Do you have a daily gratitude practice? If that question made you cringe, I get it. But bear with me. Scientists have learned that, far from being the latest fuzzy, hippy dippy practice, recognising and acknowledging what you’re grateful for can, over time, create profound changes in the brain: It reduces cortisol and activity in the amygdala, lowering stress and promoting calm. It boosts serotonin and dopamine production. These neurotransmitters are responsible for improving